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Events at the observatory, whether public or private, typically include some or all of the following activities:
Classroom Presentation
The classroom presentation is typically a short lecture dealing with a topic in astronomy, such as the solar system. PowerPoint presentations often accompany the lecture.
Planet Walk
Participants are given models of solar system objects. They take these model into our parking lot and spread out in distances relative to the actual distances in our solar system.
Planetarium Show
This is a prerecorded show that includes a tour of tonight’s constellations, deep sky objects, and a slide show of an area of astronomical interest.
Telescope viewing
The observatory’s telescopes are used to observe the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. If it’s a daytime event, we place our solar telescope into service. |
